I am a totally materialistic and am obsessed with designers like..coach,chanel,dooney and bourkes,prada,juicy,american eagle,victoria secrets PINK,XOXO,Pac Sun and everything else you can imagine, the only problem is is that I feel weird b/c my mom and dad are to...well..not like that and it is really akward. Do you think I should keep this up or should I stop?
2007-03-27 15:58:21 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Fashion & Accessories
You should slow it down a bit. You dont have to stop but if you feel like you should then why not. Its not your fault you are :]
2007-03-27 16:02:13 · answer #1 · answered by Love. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The world does revolve around materialistic things. as much as people say it doesnt. people dont give a tish about how caring or sensetive you are. they care if you can sell a product, make money, whether or not you own a house and a car or a boat. material things are the first thing people see and that will influence their view of you, for good or bad. now, yes, it is probably good not to go blow your life saving at the coach store; which beleive me, is oh so tempting, but we both know that in the long run its better not to be spending all your money at the mall everyweekend.
sometimes just putting off shopping for a day can keep me from buying something, and the urges are gone. ive also made a promise to myself only to buy things that look excelent on me and things that im absolutly inlove with and will not be a one time use. it helps alot for me. also, i try not to buy things that would lead me in to buying even more. for example a brown purse. but i ahve no brown clothes to match so that would give me insentive to go buy a whole new outfit to match that brown purse.
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2007-03-28 02:21:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's understandable to be materialistic as long as you realize it, admit to it, and try to cope w/it. Here are some suggestions:
1. Examine your reasons for wanting to buy things. Is it really because you need and/want them, or is it for some other reason? Shopping can be like eating, a type of therapy for people who have other problems. It can be a coping mechanism because it temporarily makes you feel good. If you're one of these people, recognize it, and then you can look to change it. Talking w/a professional helps, especially if you ever feel like you're on the verge of becoming a shopaholic.
2. If you can't stop shopping cold turkey, try to make the best of your "addiction." Instead of buying designer things, buy things that you truly need or want, little things which won't clean you out (a poster for your room, a copy of your favorite book or movie, etc.)
3. If you must shop, try to shop at online outlets - you can find lots of bargains so you don't overspend on things you don't need.
4. Give away things that you don't really use, need, or want. While this may be hard at first, you'll feel good about not letting your things go to waste and giving them to people who will use and appreciate them much more.
5. Try to shop at places that use proceeds for charity - my favorite is the hunger site (www.shopthehungersite.com). That site and its related sites take half the proceeds from sales and give to causes such as hunger, cancer research, saving the environment, and animal shelters. It's has great products and I feel good about myself every time I shop there.
6. Try not to impulse shop - if you see something you think you have to have, walk away. If you've forgotten about it within 24 hours, chances are you probably don't really want it.
7. If you ever feel that your materialism is getting too out of hand, visit a bankruptcy court in your local area if you can: it's a great experience for anyone. I went to some bankruptcy proceedings last year and it is very sobering to see people who can't even afford the basics because they're low income or overcome by medical illness bills, etc.
8. Finally, try not to "keep up w/the Joneses." It's easy to say and hard to do for some, especially since this is such a materialistic society, but once you prioritize what is really important to you instead of things, it's not that hard to do. You don't have to rush out and buy the "in" thing just because everyone else has it. You may feel left out at first because everyone else does it but eventually it won't be such a big deal.
Good luck!
2007-03-27 23:53:31 · answer #3 · answered by shelly v 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to stop your passion for designers, you could after all make a career out of it. Think professional shopper or dressers (like Stacy & Clinton) I would advise toning it down. Believe it or not, regardless of what most people think, the world does not revolve around material items. Are they nice to have? Of course. Do we want the nicest things? Of course. But that doesn't mean we have to run right out every other hour to get something new.You can't take these things with you when you leave. They don't garantee special treatment. Don't get to hung up on things like this, they can be replaced, it can be expensive to do, yes, but, consider the alternative. If your house or apartment caught fire, would you foolishly run inside to save your Gucci purse, risking your own life? If you would, then yes I would say you are too materialistic and need to tone down your obsessed nature, if you said no, then you are wise! Trust me I love designer items too, but I set a rule for myself, I have to do something that trurly deserves the reward to buy it. Trust me if you don't buy your duds yourself, the first time you have to earn your own money to buy it you will tone it down, I did!
2007-03-28 00:01:50 · answer #4 · answered by Misha 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be careful with this trait. First off if you are too attached to these items, what would you do if your house burned down and you were left with nothing? These things are just things, they should not make you or break you. Try to stop buying so much, try to limit yourself to a few new designer things per month. I think it could help you learn appreciation for those things that you do have.
2007-03-27 23:03:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, what will you do if mom and dad cut you off from all those toys.
2007-03-27 23:07:14 · answer #6 · answered by doc 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just take it down a notch/ ya know? i mean, its okay to have a few designer things but enough is enough. limit your spending amount and watch what you buy.
2007-03-27 23:29:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
what if they run out of money one day??!! then what will u do
2007-03-27 23:38:39 · answer #8 · answered by amaneetj 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋